***NSW Government Subsidised places may be available for qualifying applicants. Please see page 30 of the brochure or contact College office for more information.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

This nationally recognised and Workcover approved training is conducted and certificate issued by Surf Life Saving NSW RTO 90394.

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. Must be 14 or over to enrol in this course. Certificate is valid for 3 years - It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR Skills every 12 Months.

Flexible delivery One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training - enrol at least 2 weeks prior to the practical session. Once enrolled you will be sent an email with the pre-course study workbook. No enrolments will be accepted less than 5 days before the start date. No concession.
Please note carefully, the following Refund and Cancellation Policy which in the case of First Aid courses is that of the Surf Lifsaving Academy. An application for refund of course fees must be made in writing to Surf Life Saving NSW (Training Division) via MCC in the case of enrolments in MCC published courses. Where cancellation is made less than five (5) working days prior to the commencement of the course, 50% of the course fees will be charged. Participants who leave before finishing their course or who do not commence their course without submitting a written refund request will be charged the full course fee. The full applicable Refund Policy can be found on the Surf Life Saving NSW (Training Division) website.

Classes are organised into 4 terms each year, with speciality workshops running throughout the year.

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Agenda

Legal Issues and Infection control
DRSABCD action plan
The principles of first aid and its applications
Recognition and management of emergency situations
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation
Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns
Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold
Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
Management of common medical emergencies
Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

Materials

Once enrolled you will also receive a Booking Confirmation from Surf Life Saving NSW.

Bring lunch, (tea and coffee available), pen and paper. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be kneeling down to use resuscitation manikins.

*Please have your USI number on hand before starting your enrolment (For USI information click here https://www.usi.gov.au/)


All participants must bring ID (Passport, Drivers Licence, Proof of Age Card or Birth Certificate). Please bring along your USI Number.

Flexible delivery One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training - enrol at least 2 weeks prior to the practical session. Once enrolled, Surf Life Saving NSW will email you the pre-course study workbook.

Comments from previous students of this class

Excellent trainer. Very good presenter